Yvonne Adams June 23, 2016 House Fire A fire in Cedar Glen, killed one adult injured another Tuesday and two children hospitalized from smoke inhalation. A father after suffering severe burns and the 36 year old mother is in critical condition after suffering burns over 70 percent of her body. Two children ages 6 to 8 suffered smoke inhalation and are expected to survive, according to firefighters on the scene. The fire was in a row house at 245 Elm Street, where someone apparently fell asleep smoking a cigarette and ignited the bed sheets, according to Deputy Fire Marshall Larry Johnson. A neighbor who was up late watching television smelled smoke and dialed 911 after looking out his window and seeing flames. The 911 call came in at 2:45 a.m. and firefighters were on the scene at 2:50 a.m. The fire was centered in the second floor and it took firefighters about 30 minutes to extinguish the flames, according to Johnson. Two children were pulled from the upstairs bedroom, but two adults in the home were hard to find due to location. The four people pulled from the fire were all rushed to St. Marys Hospital. No one else was hurt in the fire. Johnson stated the house where the fire started had extensive damages and the adjoining houses had m
inor damages . Names are not being released pending notification of kin. ### For this story, I would include video footage of the fire and interview neighbors if possible regarding the family. A hyperlink to fires which occurred in the last few months with the same consequences. Perhaps, suggestions from the fire department on prevention tips to prevent fires like this from occurring. Thanks Yvonne A woman and a men was arrested at a Hempfield hotel following drug bust on Monday afternoon. Narcotics officers found cocaine with a street value of $5,600, along with other drugs in a motel room at the Super 8 on 111 Sheraton street, authorities say. Chester Cornell White Jr., 35, and Amber Qushawn Hall, 27, were both arrested. According to police, White is being charged with two felony counts of possession with intent to deliver drugs and single counts of possession of a controlled substance and conspiracy. Hall is being charged with three felony counts of possession with intent to deliver, and two counts of possession of a controlled substance. Police also found $1000 worth heroin. Experts District Judge Charles Conway arraigned the pair to get sent to Westmoreland County Prison. Halls bond was set at $50,000 and Whites bond was set at $75,000.